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Alex Mitchell

UNCOVERED: Dutton stands by subs call amid criticism - The Untold Story

Peter Dutton says Australia is a trusted, reliable partner and that's why the AUKUS deal was struck. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Heavy criticism from senior US senators hasn't dissuaded Peter Dutton's belief America should sell Australia Virginia-class submarines to avoid a looming capability gap.

The opposition leader maintains that the option remains on the table, despite suggestions the AUKUS pact was pushing the US submarine-building industry to "breaking point".

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